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Mahalaya is its own observance, not the first day of the Durga Puja festival days. It falls on Amavasya and its date follows the lunisolar panchang.
About Mahalaya
The Amavasya (new moon) that closes Pitru Paksha and heralds Devi Paksha, marked in Bengal by the dawn Mahishasuramardini broadcast.
Religious
IN, BD
Also: Mahalaya Amavasya
Also: Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Also: Pitru Paksha Amavasya
- Part of Pitru Paksha.
- Related to: Sharad Navratri, Durga Puja.
Source & verification
Curated panchang dataset (Wait Until), pending provider integration
Last verified Friday 21 August 2026.